Epidemiology Elective Program
EEP students learn from EIS officers about careers at the CDC
EEP students contribute to CDC publications and guidelines
EEP students share their testimonials
EEP students learn about surveillance of disease, injury, and other health conditions
EEP Students try on biosafety suits during a tour of the CDC Museum
The application periods for 2023 rotations and host sites are closed.
Contact us at epielective@cdc.gov.
The Epidemiology Elective Program (EEP) introduces medical and veterinary students to applied epidemiology, public health, and global health through hands-on experience and mentorship by CDC subject matter experts. This program offers 6- or 8-week rotations based at CDC sites, other federal sites, and state, Tribal, local, and territorial health departments.
EEP has partnered with the CDC Foundation to provide several awards annually to EEP graduates who have a demonstrated commitment to public health, global health, or One Health through their EEP assignments. Learn more about the awardees and the award criteria: CDC-Hubert Global Health Awardexternal icon and the Pappaioanou Veterinary Public Health and Applied Epidemiology Awardexternal icon.